The vibrant, childlike paintings and sculptural works of Wayacón (born Julian Espinosa Rebollido in Cuba, 1931) burst with raw expressiveness and joyful imagination, inviting viewers into fantastical worlds created by an artist who thrived despite extraordinary challenges. His distinctive naive style—developed entirely through intuition without formal training—transforms everyday materials into richly textured masterpieces where buttons,Continue reading "The Art of Wayacon Exhibit- Cuban Art Space"

Smack Mellon presents Remains to be seen, the 2025 Emerging Artist Summer Group Exhibition, guest curated by Pallavi Surana, featuring artists: Maia Chao & Fred Schmidt-Arenales, Yusuf Demirors, S. Emsaki, Sujin Lim, Jessica Maffia, Lucas Odahara, Yunfei Ren, Julia Standovar, and Merry Sun. Remains to be seen brings together nine artists whose practices probe theContinue reading "Opening Reception: Remains to be seen"

Smack Mellon and Asia Art Archive in America (AAAiA) are thrilled to announce a collaborative program featuring curator and writer Pallavi Surana and artist Maia Chao. This conversation will focus on Surana’s current exhibition at Smack Mellon, Remains to be seen, which features new works by Chao alongside eight other artists. Surana and Chao willContinue reading "A Conversation with Pallavi Surana and Maia Chao"

Please join Smack Mellon for a screening of Nate Dorr’s experimental documentary Chemical Meadows (2025, TRT 20:00 min.), a film program held in conjunction with the concurrent exhibition Remains to be seen, guest curated by Pallavi Surana. The screening will be followed by a Q&A between Nate Dorr and Pallavi Surana. Dorr filmed Chemical MeadowsContinue reading "Chemical Meadows – Film Screening and Conversation with Director Nate Dorr"

Tala Rae Schlossberg is hosting an art show titled Explations on June 27th at 7pm. Come to 195 Plymouth St to experience this incredible invitation into Tala's world!